Precious Little Parts

My mom is a little camera happy so we've been having lots of photo shoots. She knows we boys grow up way too fast so she's determined to document each step. Here are some of my precious little parts.

Bath time!

My umbilical cord finally fell off so I got to take my first bath! My eyes were wide open but I seemed to enjoy the warm water. I didn't cry until the end when I had to get out.

Week 1

My first week at home has been great. I just eat and sleep and snuggle all day long. My big brother likes me a lot but he lets mom and dad know who should hold me and when. For some reason he always wants dad to hold me when I'm nursing. He also likes to tell me when I've had enough milk. I think I'll be the judge of that thank you very much!

I had my first check up yesterday and it was quite an adventure getting out the door. Luckily Nana came over and helped us. My doctor said I looked great! When I left the hospital I weighed only 7 lbs. 11 oz. but I am already up to 8 lbs. 4 oz. Mom says I'm a little bit lazy though. I like to nurse for only a few minutes then I get very tired and nothing can wake me up. The first few days I ate every hour but now I'm stretching it out a bit to 2 or 3 hours between meals.

The other day mom gave me a pacifier because I was constantly trying to suck my hands...and let me just tell you, I love that thing! If it falls out I can count on Jonah to put it back in for me too.

My great-grandparents came to visit me at home too. I showed them how well I could sleep.








Wow, here's a picture of me with my eyes open! Who do you think I look like? (You can vote on the left.)

I'm here!

Hi Everyone! I was born on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 1:51pm. I weighed in at 8 lbs even, was 21 inches long and my head circumference was 14.4 (sorry mom!). I have brown hair and dark eyes. Mom did a good job getting me out quickly. I started out slow with some contractions early in the morning so we went to the doctor and they told mom she was in active labor even though she didn't feel like it. So we went to the hospital at 10:30am and the contractions started getting a lot stronger. Mom decided she wanted to get an epidural so she could half way enjoy the delivery but they only got so far as numbing her back when I started to come. Then one push later out I came! Just 3 hours after being admitted to the hospital. The poor doctor (actually intern...mom's other 3 doctors were busy I guess) barely had time to get her gloves on. She told mom not to push yet but that wasn't exactly an option. Mom said a pound sure does make a huge difference and she was glad I was smaller than Jonah and not bigger.














When Jonah came to visit me he couldn't keep his eyes off of me and he couldn't stop smiling either. He looked at mom's belly and said, "Baby Zeke out". I think we're going to be great friends.

Mom and I stayed in the hospital for 2 days but now I'm home sweet home!

I'm no turkey!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Despite some predictions I decided not to come out on turkey day. I wanted to enjoy all that good food (via mom)... and I guess I need to bake just a little longer. I've been pretty quiet today with only a few kicks here and there. I guess it's true when they say turkey makes you sleepy...

Here are my parents and me on my first Thanksgiving.

Watch Me Grow!

Baby Shower

The math department at Dad's school threw him a surprise baby shower in honor of me! First we had a wonderful Mexican lunch then they brought out gifts. Mom was in on it because one of the teachers had to call her and tell her to come, but she kept it a secret from dad for 2 whole days. My dad is lucky to work with such thoughtful, caring people.

Unfortunately mom forgot the camera so no pictures were taken at the party, but here are the wonderful gifts I got.

My big brother Jonah even got a gift....a truck! He wanted to sleep with it he liked it so much!